Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth
Alzabo Soup
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter analysis of our favorite speculative fiction, researching the details and discussing the implications.
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Author
Philip Armstrong and Andrew Metzroth
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Latest episode
Oct 30, 2026
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Episodes
Chapter 35 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 14.02.2020 1:06:17
Intro - Phil and Metz check in on Disney+ now that it's been out for a bit. Content (8:27) - Discussion of Chapter 35 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 34 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 07.02.2020 55:20
Intro - Phil defends the value of the Ernest movies. Content (6:59) - Discussion of Chapter 34 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 33 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 31.01.2020 53:27
Intro - Metz explains how his daughter's birthday ended up overflowing with cake. Content (8:55) - Discussion of Chapter 33 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 32 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 24.01.2020 57:34
Intro - Metz makes Phil explain a frightening new children's game. Content (7:32) - Discussion of Chapter 32 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 31 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 17.01.2020 57:52
Intro - Phil talks about a new Christmas movie he discovered this past holiday season. Content (10:15) - Discussion of Chapter 31 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 30 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 10.01.2020 1:01:15
Intro - Phil asks Metz what it's like to do the same Christmas show for ten years straight. Content (12:13) - Discussion of Chapter 30 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 29 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 03.01.2020 1:11:06
Intro - Phil talks about his recent night at the Denver Zoo. Content (11:03) - Discussion of Chapter 29 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 28 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 27.12.2019 55:33
Intro - Metz tells a tale of tragedy from his summer vacation. Content (10:54) - Discussion of Chapter 28 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 27 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 20.12.2019 1:00:41
Intro - Phil talks to Metz about Hocus Pocus. Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapter 27 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 26 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 13.12.2019 1:00:24
Intro - Metz and Phil talk about the release of Disney+ but it airs over a month after the service launches. Content (8:03) - Discussion of Chapter 26 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 25 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 06.12.2019 56:51
Intro - Metz introduces Phil to the horrendous world of leadership writing. Content (10:26) - Discussion of Chapter 25 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 23 and 24 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 29.11.2019 1:04:26
Intro - Phil complains about his son's reading habits. Content (8:16) - Discussion of Chapters 23 and 24 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 22 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 22.11.2019 55:09
Intro - Phil talks about his most recent thrift store find, John Barnes' One For the Morning Glory Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapter 22 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 21 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 15.11.2019 1:02:19
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss the intricate nature of nautical insurance. Content (9:11) - Discussion of Chapter 21 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 20 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 08.11.2019 1:09:14
Intro - Phil asks Metz about his latest play. Content 10:17) - Discussion of Chapter 20 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 18 and 19 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 01.11.2019 1:10:07
Intro - Metz apologizes to Phil for beating him at chess. Content (8:12) - Discussion of Chapters 18 and 19 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 16 and 17- Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 25.10.2019 1:10:01
Intro - Phil and Metz go through the history of Looney Tunes at a slapstick pace. Content (14:29) - Discussion of Chapters 16 and 17 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 14 and 15 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 18.10.2019 1:01:01
Intro - Metz asks Phil why slimes are sometimes made out of metal. Content (9:01) - Discussion of Chapters 14 and 15 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 12 and 13- Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 11.10.2019 1:12:28
Intro - Metz talks about his family's summer vacation. Content (10:40) - Discussion of Chapters 12 and 13 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 10 and 11 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 04.10.2019 1:05:52
Intro - Phil talks about the joys of raising a nerd. Content (8:12) - Discussion of Chapters 10 and 11 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 8 and 9 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 27.09.2019 1:09:55
Intro - Phil asks Metz to help him appreciate classical music. Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapters 8 and 9 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 6 and 7 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 20.09.2019 1:05:56
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about the newest rendition of The Lion King. Content (10:32) - Discussion of Chapters 6 and 7 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 4 and 5 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 13.09.2019 1:08:39
Intro - Metz and Phil react to the trailer for the musical CATS. Content (11:08) - Discussion of Chapters 4 and 5 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapters 2 and 3 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 06.09.2019 1:15:01
Intro - Phil and Metz discuss a New York Times article about podcasting. Content (13:29) - Discussion of Chapters 2 and 3 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
Chapter 1 - Gene Wolfe's The Urth of the New Sun 30.08.2019 1:15:56
Intro - Phil and Metz talk about their favorite sequels. Content (7:42) - Discussion of Chapter 1 of The Urth of the New Sun, by Gene Wolfe. Check out more at alzabosoup.com.
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